Student Breaks Down As He Takes His Headphones Off And Sees The Whole School Cheering

by
Holly Reyes 6/22/2017

James Martin's unusual teaching method paid off in the most incredible way when student Musharaf got up in front of the school. After a lifelong struggle with stuttering, this student did everything he could to still fit in and keep up with his classmates. His teacher, Mr. Martin, helped him day after day trying to think of something that would truly help him out. Finally, an idea came to mind that allowed him to guide Musharaf's learning in a whole new way, and in turn, changed this student's life.

Being able to have confidence not only to carry a conversation with someone without the nervous stuttering, but also get up in front of all his classmates was something Musharaf could have only hoped for in the days prior to Mr. Martin's new method of teaching. It began with a little bit of curiosity as Mr. Martin wondered what would happen if Musharaf put on headphones and listened to a steady beat. If he was comfortable with the rhythm and spoke along with it, it just may help him speak steadily and overcome stuttering. Handing Musharaf the headphones, they decided to give it a try.

The music turned wheels in the mind of Musharaf in a whole new way. He worked hard in the classroom by practicing his speech until one day he decided to get up in front of the class with inspiring words. No one knew exactly what to expect, but as soon as he began, the whole room was full of tears. Watch his emotional journey and moving speech in the video below.